Advanced Mental Health Therapist - CBT/DBT & Crisis Care

Akron Children's; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

2-year commitment

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Mental Health Therapist I to apply graduate-level counseling or social work skills under supervision in the Psychiatric Intake Response Center. The role includes psychosocial assessments for individuals, families, and groups, and delivering graduate-level interventions while completing the 3,000 supervised hours required for independent licensure.

Duties include triage, risk assessment, collaboration with hospital teams, documentation, and telehealth options as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• Licensure: LSW, LPC, or MFT with credentialing within 1 year.
• Experience with telehealth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for individuals, adolescents, families, and groups.
• Provide graduate-level counseling interventions under supervision.
• Complete 3,000 supervised clinical hours for licensure.
• Coordinate case management with hospital and community resources.
• Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention as needed.
• Document ethically and timely; participate in rounds and team meetings.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Telehealth

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Mental/Behavioral Health Counseling

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Mental Health Therapist I to apply graduate-level counseling or social work skills under supervision in the Psychiatric Intake Response Center. The role includes psychosocial assessments for individuals, families, and groups, and delivering graduate-level interventions while completing the 3,000 supervised hours required for independent licensure.

Duties include triage, risk assessment, collaboration with hospital teams, documentation, and telehealth options as